Upper Ankhu Hydroelectric Project
A 38 MW run-of-river project on the Ankhu Khola in Dhading, Bagmati Province, developed by Dhading Ankhu Khola Hydro Ltd. It holds a generation licence and is listed as under construction in the Independent Power Producers' Association (IPPAN) register; detailed milestone dates are not yet published.
Installed capacity
38 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Ankhu Khola
Gandaki basin
Location
Dhading
Bagmati
Expected online
TBD
Under construction
Milestones & projected timeline
Key dates so far, with planned milestones marked. Future dates are targets from the developer or government and frequently shift.
- Licensed
Generation licence issued; listed as under construction (IPPAN register)
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Upper Ankhu Hydroelectric Project: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Upper Ankhu Hydroelectric Project?+
The Upper Ankhu Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 38 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Upper Ankhu Hydroelectric Project on?+
The project is on the Ankhu Khola River, part of Nepal's Gandaki basin, in Dhading district, Bagmati Province.
Who is developing the Upper Ankhu Hydroelectric Project?+
The Upper Ankhu Hydroelectric Project is developed by Dhading Ankhu Khola Hydro Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Upper Ankhu Hydroelectric Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is under construction.
Sources & data note
Figures for Upper Ankhu Hydroelectric Project are compiled from the sources below and cross-checked where possible. Status and projected dates reflect research as of mid-2026 and may change as the project progresses. The map location is an approximate dam-area estimate. Commentary is Amarnepal's own.